We all know that HEMA/WMA is flourishing … and for the greater part is dominated by Italian rapier play or German long sword – with significant amounts of English and Viking sword and shield work added when available. But what is just as impressive is the reappearance of ‘niche’ swordplay forms … Spanish dagger/scissors combat;…
When one thinks of gladiators; the medieval chivalric inspirations of hope, faith and charity; and renaissance Italian swordplay; one just knows that you’re contemplating combat of some style as practiced in … Malta! Discuss, Demonstrate, Drill. GOZO NEWS (Malta) 12 June 13 Public Lecture on the use of swords from 14th-19th century Last week, Prevosto…